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Kevin Smith
general manager
THE TIMBERS AT TROY
The Timbers is set up for all
skill levels. We have five sets
of tee markers that make it
a fair test of golf. Bentgrass
tees, greens and fairways,
common at only the finest
clubs and resorts, highlight
this Howard County golf
course. While rare for a D.C.
area public golf course, this
is what makes The Timbers
at Troy experience so
memorable. We are open to
the public, have a full-service
clubhouse with a grill and
tap room, driving range and
practice range. You can also
take lessons here to sharpen
your game. Our Players Club
membership offers extended
services and discounts.
Craig R. Shaffer
general manager
WAVERLY WOODS GOLF CLUB
Waverly Woods is a
championship course
that golfers of all abilities
can appreciate. We offer
expansive areas where you
can drive the ball, and then
we test the better players as
they get closer to the hole.
Skilled players will need to
think their way around the
course. As the greens get
faster, they get tougher.
New at Waverly Woods is
our veranda overlooking the
18th hole and our renovated
practice facility, including new
bunkers in the pitching and
chipping grounds, as well
as thriving Bermuda grass
on the practice ground.
Jeff Sprague
pga
professional
WILLOW SPRINGS
GOLF COURSE
Willow Springs is a mid-
length, par 62 links-style
course that has that Scottish
“feel,” with mounding,
deep greenside bunkering
and our “love grass”
surrounding nearly every
hole. In designing the
course, architect Al Janis
wanted a course that would
be both visually appealing
and provide a challenge to
all levels of golfer. Willow
Springs has a lighted driving
range with multiple target
greens long enough to hit
any club in your bag.
Nick Spinnato
pga
director
of
golf
TURF VALLEY
Turf Valley has something for
every level of player. The two
full championship courses
are different types with
different layouts. One course
is long and wide open; the
other is shorter and tighter.
We also have excellent
practice facilities, including
a learning center and a 150-
yard short game area, a real
Waverly Woods
What’s new
for 2016?
We asked local golf pros what’s
special and what’s new at
their respective golf courses.
They told us of features that
beginners and pros, guys
and gals can all appreciate.
green and fairway, a fairway
bunker and green side bunker.
In addition to the golf courses,
which are only available to
hotel guests, members, and
outings, Turf Valley offers a
Pro Shop, golf carts, a driving
range, three practice greens
and locker rooms. Golfers can
take lessons from one of five
PGA professionals or practice
at the Golf Institute at Turf
Valley, receiving instruction
with flightscope ball-tracking
technology. The Golf Institute
features the E6 Golf Simulator,
where players can learn
and play on 86 golf courses
from around the world.
Don Van Deusen
assistant
general manager
FAIRWAY HILLS GOLF CLUB
The Fairway Hills staff offers
great service to every customer,
whether newcomer or regular.
The driving range provides
good hitting mats and new
clean golf balls, a sand trap
and putting green. The Pro
Shop has all the necessities,
stocking a variety of golf balls,
gloves, shoes, tees and Fairway
Hills-logoed golf shirts. The
Pro Shop also has the best
gourmet hot dogs around,
along with soft drinks, snacks,
beer and wine. The course
itself offers a challenge to all
golfers. We have five sets of
tees from the first tees to our
championship tees. We have
six par threes and many forced
carries. Fairway Hills is an
ideal course for outings with
several risk-reward holes and
reachable par 5s. Additionally,
Fairway Hills is the proud host
venue to First Tee, Howard
County Chapter. The First Tee
is a World Golf Foundation
initiative dedicated to the
creation of new facilities
and access to golf, placing
special emphasis on young
people who otherwise may
not have opportunities to
experience the game.
Joan Lovelace
head
professional
and
general manager
HOBBIT'S GLEN
Hobbit’s Glen prides itself
on a warm and welcoming
experience, from the driving
range to the Coho Grill
restaurant and bar located in
the all new clubhouse. Playing
just a bit over 7,000 yards
from the back tees and 5,000
from the front, with five sets
of tees to choose from, this
course was built for the Tour
player as well as the player
who is just beginning to fall in
love with the game. Hobbit’s
is fair to the players, with
each hole laid out in front of
you. The driving range is an
incredible place to practice
your game and is open to the
public. With 25 hitting stations
and a huge putting green, one
could get lost here for hours!
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HOWARD COUNTY OFFICIAL VISITORS + RESIDENTS GUIDE | 2016